Nicholas Hume-Loftus, 2nd Earl of Ely (11 September 1738 – 12 November 1769) was a British peer and member of the House of Lords, briefly styled Viscount Loftus in October 1766. He represented the constituencies of Fethard, County Wexford and Bannow, Ireland.
He became earl of Ely on the death of his father, Nicholas Hume-Loftus, 1st Earl of Ely, in 1766. When he died the earldom became extinct but his other titles were inherited by his uncle.
Parliament of Ireland | ||
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Preceded by George Ogle William Harrison |
Member of Parliament for Bannow 1737–1761 With: George Ogle 1737–1747 Hon. Henry Loftus 1747–1761 |
Succeeded by Hon. Henry Loftus Henry Mitchell |
Preceded by James Stopford Charles Tottenham |
Member of Parliament for Fethard, County Wexford 1759–1766 With: Charles Tottenham 1759–1761 Hon. Nicholas Hume-Loftus 1761–1763 William Alcock 1764–1766 |
Succeeded by William Alcock John Tottenham |
Peerage of Ireland | ||
Preceded by Nicholas Hume-Loftus |
Earl of Ely 1766–1769 |
Extinct |
Viscount Loftus 1766–1769 |
Succeeded by Henry Loftus |